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Acuna Publishes Groundbreaking Chunking Research in Nature Communications

Monday, July 11, 2016, By J.D. Ross

Think about a simple task you learned a long time ago, such as memorizing your phone number or learning how to tie your shoe laces. Chances are, you did this using a method called chunking. You put like things together…

STEM

Scientist Awarded Grants from ALS, Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Friday, July 8, 2016, By Rob Enslin

A researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded grants from The ALS Association and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) to support his study of protein biosynthesis. Carlos A. Castañeda, assistant professor of biology and chemistry, is…

Campus & Community

Joseph Alfieri, Mark Hance to Take on Leadership Roles in Campus Planning, Design and Construction

Thursday, July 7, 2016, By Sarah Scalese

With more than 120 projects on the summer construction schedule and with the next phase of the Campus Framework planning process well underway, Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, today announced Joseph Alfieri and Mark Hance—both longtime members…

Media, Law & Policy

USA Today’s Upton to Take Position as Knight Chair in Data and Explanatory Journalism

Friday, July 1, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School has appointed data journalist Jodi Upton as the Knight Chair in Data and Explanatory Journalism, …

STEM

SU-ESF Faculty Win EPA Grant to Advance Appreciation for Onondaga Lake

Tuesday, June 21, 2016, By Carol Boll

Faculty from Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF have won a $91,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help teachers and students better understand and appreciate the unique cultural and ecological significance of Onondaga Lake. Drawing on both scientific and…

Campus & Community

Opportunities to Reflect, Resources Available in Wake of Orlando Tragedy

Monday, June 13, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Members of the University community are encouraged to seek out various campus resources for reflection and support following the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., over the weekend. Forty-nine people were killed and 53 were injured when a gunman entered an…

STEM

Syracuse Physicists among Recipients of Breakthrough, Gruber Prizes

Thursday, May 26, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The honors keep rolling in for the Gravitational Wave Group in the College of Arts and Sciences. Based in the Department of Physics, the group’s 22 members are among the recipients of the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics and…

Campus & Community

May 19 Is Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Take the #NoMouse Challenge

Wednesday, May 18, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

May 19, 2016, marks the fifth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get people talking, thinking and learning about digital (web, software, mobile and desktop) accessibility and users with different disabilities. Information Technology Services (ITS)…

Campus & Community

University Takes Next Step on Campus Framework, Including West Campus Project

Monday, May 16, 2016, By News Staff

The West Campus Project is a transformative initiative that will support academic excellence, enrich all aspects of student life and create a vibrant campus community.

Campus & Community

Access to South Campus During Summer Break

Monday, May 16, 2016, By Keith Kobland

As a safety measure, access to South Campus from May 15 to Aug. 24 will only be through the welcome station on Skytop Road off of East Colvin Street. The University Village entrance and the Jamesville Avenue entrance will be…